Zebedee
For casual mobile gamers and crypto-curious users seeking supplemental rewards through daily digital activities.
ZBD: Play. Earn. Cash Out.
Snapshot
Who is Zebedee?
Integrating Bitcoin-based financial rewards into mobile gaming to drive user retention and monetization. Bridging the gap between casual gameplay and the Lightning Network ecosystem.
Target audience
Portfolio
Free 2Last updated
ZBD: Play. Earn. Cash Out.
v4.30.5
7mo ago
Publisher DNA
What defines Zebedee?
Publisher DNA
Primary focus
Fintech-integrated mobile gaming
Scale
indie
Target audience
Casual mobile gamers and crypto-curious users seeking supplemental rewards through daily digital activities.
Origin
Founded 6 years ago, the company is focused on disrupting payments in the gaming industry.
Signature Patterns
- •Integration of Bitcoin Lightning Network for real-money rewards
- •Focus on play-to-earn mechanics to increase user LTV
- •Free-to-play model with potential transaction fees for financial operations
- •Development of casual, reflex-based gaming content
Portfolio momentum
Released 1 update in the last 6 months across 2 active apps, indicating a focus on maintaining their core platform rather than aggressive portfolio expansion.
Company profile
medium confidence- Founded
- 2020
- Funding
- Series C
Portfolio
What does Zebedee ship?
Apps
2 apps analysed
Multi-vertical earning model provides a safety net when game-based rewards are low
- Earning small amounts of Bitcoin through daily tasks provides a rewarding experience for casual players
- Account locking and banning without clear explanation prevents users from accessing their earned funds
Single-market publisher, every app ships only to United States.
Based on 1 of 2 apps with localized market data, more coverage rolling in as scans complete · last scanned .
Americas (1)
- United States1 / 1
Core markets (1/1 apps)
User Sentiment
How do users feel about their apps?
0
Positive apps
0
Neutral / mixed
1
Negative apps
35/100
Avg sentiment score
Rivals
Who does Zebedee compete with?
The rivals identified
Nemeses(1)
Both platforms compete for the same user base seeking supplemental income through mobile gaming and task completion, with overlapping monetization models based on affiliate revenue.
Contenders(9)
Both apps compete for the same casual user base seeking supplemental income through mobile tasks and gaming. MONEY CASH offers fiat-based rewards like PayPal and Amazon, while ZBD focuses on Bitcoin, creating a direct choice between reward liquidity types.
Both apps target users seeking real-money rewards through mobile gameplay, creating direct competition for time and attention in the reward-based gaming segment.
PlayZone competes for the same casual gaming audience by offering fiat-based rewards via PayPal and gift cards, directly challenging the niche Bitcoin-denominated model of ZBD.
Both apps compete for the same user base of casual gamers and micro-taskers seeking supplemental income. They overlap in the core value proposition of providing monetary rewards for time spent within the app.
Both apps compete for users seeking supplemental income through mobile tasks, with ZBD focusing on Bitcoin rewards and PocketFlip on gift cards.
Both apps target mobile gamers seeking financial rewards for completing tasks and game milestones. They compete directly for the attention of users looking to monetize their gaming time.
Both apps compete for the same user base seeking supplemental income through mobile micro-tasks and casual gaming. They overlap in their core value proposition of converting time spent in-app into liquid financial rewards.
Both apps target users seeking supplemental income through digital tasks and casual gaming, competing for the same time-share of users looking for low-effort rewards.
Both apps compete for the same user segment seeking supplemental income through mobile tasks, though ZBD focuses on Bitcoin gaming rewards while Survey++ utilizes traditional survey-based payouts.
Same space(18)
Freecash overlaps with ZBD by rewarding users for game-based tasks, though it offers fiat-based payouts like PayPal instead of Bitcoin.
Mistplay serves as a direct peer for ZBD by incentivizing game discovery and playtime through a reward points system.
Testerup targets the same micro-tasking audience as ZBD but uses milestone-based orders to encourage long-term engagement.
Zap Surveys competes for ZBD's audience by offering a guaranteed earnings model that reduces user anxiety regarding payout transparency.
Mahjong Clash competes for the same competitive-gaming audience by leveraging Aviagames' infrastructure to provide tournament-style payouts.
Thrillz competes for the same casual-gaming audience by offering a centralized arcade platform for skill-based tournaments.
Blitz targets the same mobile gamer demographic but utilizes a multi-game portfolio to reduce churn, contrasting with ZBD's single-vertical focus on Bitcoin.
Earn Rewards competes for the same audience by linking physical activity goals to prize giveaways.
Fetch competes for the same value-conscious demographic by using receipt scanning as a high-frequency habit, similar to ZBD's task-based rewards.
Make Money serves as a general-purpose micro-tasking app that competes for the same time-monetization audience as ZBD.
JustPlay competes for ZBD's casual-gaming audience by gamifying loyalty rewards through a high-frequency redemption cycle.
Ibotta competes for the same budget-conscious audience by offering manufacturer rebates, though it focuses on shopping rather than gaming.
Money App serves as a broader micro-tasking alternative for users seeking supplemental income without the specific Bitcoin focus of ZBD.
Bubble Cash targets the same competitive casual-gamer demographic as ZBD but uses a bubble-shooter loop to drive wagering.
Solitaire Smash targets the same casual-gaming demographic as ZBD by focusing on skill-based card tournaments.
Playful Rewards competes for the same casual-earning audience by offering a low-threshold payout model that mirrors ZBD's accessibility goals.
Pogo competes for the same audience by automating rewards for everyday purchases and tasks.
InboxDollars competes for the same micro-tasking audience by offering a multi-vertical earning model that creates higher switching costs.
New entrants(2)
Fast Cash Farkle targets the same competitive-gaming audience by turning traditional dice games into real-money tournaments.
Playout competes for the same casual-gaming audience by rewarding playtime with coins redeemable for cash or charity.
The Analyst's Read
The bottom line on Zebedee
Bottom line
Zebedee is a specialized player leveraging financial utility to differentiate their gaming ecosystem. Their success hinges on the continued adoption of their payment layer by both players and third-party developers.
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What fed this analysis
- Apps analyzed:
- 2
- With full intel:
- 1
- With overview:
- 2
- Website scraped:
- yes
- Social presence:
- yes
